Direct Support Professional (IRA) - EVENING SHIFT - SIGN ON BONUS
About The Position
Cerebral Palsy Association of the North Country is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) for its Residential Services team at Pleasant Valley. DSPs support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in home settings, helping them live safe, meaningful, and independent lives through personal care, supervision, encouragement, skill-building, and community involvement. No prior experience is required; paid orientation and training, including Medication Certification training, are provided. The organization strives to place employees at locations close to home when possible. Openings include full-time positions at 40 hours per week and a part-time position at 32 hours per week. All listed shifts run from 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM, with schedules varying across a two-week rotation. The role pays $18.90 per hour, with biweekly pay. A sign-on bonus is available for eligible new hires who begin employment between October 1, 2026, and November 18, 2026: $1,000 for full-time, $750 for part-time, or $500 for per diem positions. Half is paid in the December 18, 2026 paycheck and the rest after six months, contingent on remaining actively employed and in good standing at each payment date. Employees may have opportunities to earn free college credits, nationally recognized DSP certifications, and additional professional development through SUNY and OPWDD-supported programs. Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; life insurance and disability coverage; a 401(k) with employer matching; paid vacation, sick, personal, and holiday time; and educational and professional development opportunities.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or DSP certification.
- Valid New York State driver’s license and at least two years of driving experience.
- Reliable transportation.
- Ability to lift, assist, and support individuals as needed.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication, reliability, and professionalism.
- Successfully complete required Agency and OPWDD trainings.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in caregiving, healthcare, human services, or direct care is helpful, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Support individuals with daily living activities, personal care, and routines.
- Assist with meals, housekeeping, medication administration, and maintaining a safe home environment.
- Encourage participation in community, recreational, educational, and social activities.
- Transport and accompany individuals to appointments and activities as needed.
- Complete documentation and communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
- Provide emotional support, encouragement, advocacy, and positive relationship-building.
- Work flexible schedules that may include evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays, and emergency coverage when needed.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus for eligible new hires, contingent on continued active employment and good standing at payment dates.
- Paid orientation and training, including Medication Certification training.
- Opportunities to earn free college credits and nationally recognized DSP certifications.
- Professional development through SUNY and OPWDD-supported programs.
- Medical insurance for eligible employees.
- Dental insurance for eligible employees.
- Vision insurance for eligible employees.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Life insurance and disability coverage.
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- Paid vacation, sick, personal, and holiday time.
- Educational and professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
